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Post by borisman on Aug 29, 2022 9:01:39 GMT -5
We need to cruise for Crews the rest of the year.
Anyways, we won't end up worse than 11 unless we really tank and sit Raffy, Boggy and let the bullpen do their magic.
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Post by borisman on Aug 14, 2022 8:39:42 GMT -5
Been completely out of the loop on prospects and podcasts due to life getting in the way. Are we putting Betts level hype yet or is it too early? Too early. If he follows a projected path you could dream on with a prospect like him…you’re about one year out of him being hyped like that. I want to see him dominating A ball and forcing mid season promotions crushing High A next year. If that happens one has to imagine he could be the #1 prospect in the system. You might say that I’m a dreamer. He could absolutely rocket through the system, like Betts and Devers. He'll spend two more full seasons in the minors but after that it's his performance at the higher levels that will get him promoted to the bigs....or not. From every thing I've seen/read that seems like a VERY possible scenario. Bleis mid-2025, at a ripe age of 21! Bleis you child.
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Post by borisman on Aug 12, 2022 9:48:27 GMT -5
Heading to the game on Tuesday at Ed Smith in Sarasota. Sort of expect Bleis NOT to be there. Seen him 3 times and every time you walk away seeing how "smooth" he is. His athleticism definitely jumps out! It is so fun to see him kick it into an extra gear on the bases. Easy to see why he has so many doubles and triples. Even if Bleis doesn't play (edit: promotion or whatever reason) you'll likely to see our top draft picks play. So no lose situation.
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Post by borisman on Aug 9, 2022 8:50:15 GMT -5
Still waiting for assignments for our draftees……
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Post by borisman on Aug 8, 2022 8:37:53 GMT -5
Trending Up: Gavin Grahovac, OF, Villa Park, Orange, CA Someone to keep an eye on if Bloom and company are still on the job.
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Post by borisman on Jul 24, 2022 14:35:22 GMT -5
This makes no sense whatsoever. Every player we have ever drafted was picked instead of someone else. I don’t know what doesn’t make sense. He was unexpected pick with higher ceiling guys available. Ahem Prielipp and others. Makes sense to me if he flops and other excel. I don’t need an education. I know how drafts work re: slot/under slot/underslot. I will criticize the pick unless both Coffey Anthony kill it. Edit: I also know some $ will go to the HS catcher thanks
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Post by borisman on Jul 24, 2022 12:52:17 GMT -5
So now we'll forever have Cutter Coffey, who'll be most scrutinized pick since Trey Ball (Meadows) or CJ Chatham (ahem Bryan Reynolds or Pete Alonso), in his place. BTW, I didn't really care about Fabian not signing nor did I root against him getting drafted higher to make up for the $2m he rejected from the Sox. I'm still not ok with the Coffey pick though but I am certainly rooting for him for sure. And I hope he's on his way to be similarly good to the Blaze Jordan pick. This makes no sense whatsoever. Every player we have ever drafted was picked instead of someone else. I don’t know what doesn’t make sense. He was unexpected pick with higher ceiling guys available. Ahem Prielipp and others. Makes sense to me if he flops and other excel.
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Post by borisman on Jul 24, 2022 10:45:05 GMT -5
So now we'll forever have Cutter Coffey, who'll be most scrutinized pick since Trey Ball (Meadows) or CJ Chatham (ahem Bryan Reynolds or Pete Alonso), in his place. BTW, I didn't really care about Fabian not signing nor did I root against him getting drafted higher to make up for the $2m he rejected from the Sox. I'm still not ok with the Coffey pick though but I am certainly rooting for him for sure. And I hope he's on his way to be similarly good to the Blaze Jordan pick. There is no logical way to compare Fabian to Coffey, considering Fabian was commanding quite a bit more than slot and Coffey will likely get under slot. not really what I meant. Only that I preferred lots of other players in that spot. Fabian roll over pick is just a comp for what we got for not signing him.
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Post by borisman on Jul 24, 2022 8:13:44 GMT -5
Didn’t hit vs. the SEC and the same hit tool questions persist Sox dodged a bullet So now we'll forever have Cutter Coffey, who'll be most scrutinized pick since Trey Ball (Meadows) or CJ Chatham (ahem Bryan Reynolds or Pete Alonso), in his place. BTW, I didn't really care about Fabian not signing nor did I root against him getting drafted higher to make up for the $2m he rejected from the Sox. I'm still not ok with the Coffey pick though but I am certainly rooting for him for sure. And I hope he's on his way to be similarly good to the Blaze Jordan pick.
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Post by borisman on Jul 23, 2022 10:15:05 GMT -5
If the Sox trade all those players, as redsoxchamps mentions as possibilities, and then trade Devers in the off-season, the fans will revolt and you will see LOTS of empty seats in Fenway next season. I don't see it happening for that reason alone, especially since the ticket prices are outrageous. I see Sox keeping Devers and then spending money in off-season. This season is looking a bit lost right now with all the injuries, bullpen problems and the bottom half of batting order not pulling their weight. And now the starting pitching is struggling. Bad combos resulting in plummeting record.
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Post by borisman on Jul 20, 2022 10:38:29 GMT -5
End of second comp (Anthony) slot 79 is $820, the slot for our early in third pick number 99 is $617 Mike had the estimate at $750 which sounds just about right. Mike is gonna absolutely kill he predictions this year
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Post by borisman on Jul 19, 2022 21:01:18 GMT -5
Did he get signed? Was he a pitcher? Mark the bird Fidrych?
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Post by borisman on Jul 18, 2022 7:31:49 GMT -5
Are we adding a second FCL team or is he headed down to DSL? Yeah, Yeah, he'll split time with Romero and Ravelo but hopefully not "strictly as a 3rd baseman".
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Post by borisman on Jul 18, 2022 7:10:00 GMT -5
First 3 picks (and this isn't my wish list) will be: 24. Connor Prielipp, LHP, Roll Tide (need pitching in lower minors. This guy has top 3 starter potential and will need a couple of years to build up innings) 41. Brock Jones, OF, Stanford (OF depth is lacking. Not my favorite player but others are already gone. Prep OF to watch at 41 is Roman Anthony)79. Carson Palmquist, LHP, Miami (more pitching depth and good upside) Do I get partial credit for this mention, even though it was for pick 41? After sleeping it off I like the Coffey pick even less. Hopefully I can find something to like about this kids' game. Will he channel Nick Yorke or wash out by the time he reaches AA? This may be the most scrutinized pick since Trey Ball (Yes! I know one was the 7th overall pick, Thanks)
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2022 23:28:32 GMT -5
Roman Anthony!
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2022 22:19:26 GMT -5
Keith Law’s spark notes on Coffey: Awful at the plate in 2021 which led to momentum to focus on pitching. Improved hitter this spring against awful competition. Good bat speed and swing, poor pitch recognition. Maybe Sox saw enough of improvement to lure him away from Texas. The last sentence also sounds a lot like the current OF college bats available… other than the competition. We shall see but a ton of “what ifs” to be floated about in next couple years in regards to this pick.
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2022 21:58:38 GMT -5
In case you’re wondering….Charles Austin, from stockdale high school, is the next CA ss on the MLB big board, ranked 109. So the REAL overshot guy. Thanks for saving us time from looking this up.
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2022 21:44:01 GMT -5
Don’t we have to sign pick 41 or lose out on the pick if unsigned? If so, this isn’t a gamble type pick
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2022 21:40:15 GMT -5
My favorite Sims highlight Freddy saves the day!
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2022 20:37:14 GMT -5
I just threw my cat 🐈⬛
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2022 20:20:53 GMT -5
Other than Roll Tide I’m good with Cole Young I have a bad feeling st Lou will bag the Connor
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2022 20:13:29 GMT -5
Other than Roll Tide I’m good with Cole Young
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2022 19:41:12 GMT -5
Hoping for Lesko or Susac to drop to 24. I won’t even mention the Jett Pretty sure Jett is going here Really like the bat
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2022 19:39:34 GMT -5
What time do you think the first pick for the Sox will be? Some people are getting work done. 9:17:55 est
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Post by borisman on Jul 17, 2022 19:38:26 GMT -5
Hoping for Lesko or Susac to drop to 24. I won’t even mention the Jett
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